PROGRAM DIRECTOR - FEDERAL AND STATE GRANT FUNDING

Program Director - Federal And State Grant Funding

The Louisiana Special School District is seeking applicants for this position. This role will be located at the SSD Business / Financial Section and is an unclassified - exempt position. The Louisiana Special School District is a stand-alone agency that requires a unit in the Business Office to oversee and manage administrative financial-related functions for all of the schools within the organization. This position is a critical leadership role within the Louisiana Special School District Business Office as part of the program that provides leadership and support over functions such as grants, contracts, cooperative endeavors, memoranda of understanding, procurement, and leases for the Special School District which includes the Louisiana School for the Deaf, Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired, and Special School Programs, in accordance with rules, regulations, and restrictions applicable to local education agencies and state agencies.

This position also serves to investigate and resolve contract-related issues, grants, and lease management serving as the chief liaison with all departments in the district and external stakeholders. The incumbent must possess a thorough knowledge of the Louisiana Procurement Code, the LaGov SRM system, the LESA system, LaGov Grants Management, and must understand the regulatory requirements of the Office of State Procurement and the Department of Education. An important function of this position is to develop and manage contracts, enter new grants in LaGov upon receipt of Notice of Award, manage awards (staff and end dates) in LaGov and eGMS (Grants Management System). This position works in tandem with the classified Administrative Program Manager 3 and the Administrative Program Specialist C for contracts, grants, and leases and is responsible for supporting the unit in planning, overseeing, managing, and evaluating the duties and responsibilities of federal programs, contract management, and lease management.

This position will ensure compliance with all state and federal laws, LDOE, and LASSD policies and procedures. The Louisiana Special Schools do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in our programs and activities, and we provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination may be referred to Mary Gloston, Human Resources Director.

Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected. To apply for this vacancy, visit the application link.

Physical Activity Level : The employee must be able to perform assigned duties without significant risk of substantial harm to his / her own safety / security and the safety / security of others. Some work is performed in physically comfortable positions with little or light physical effort, and some work requires moderate effort. Physical requirements are subject to reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA standards.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Must possess a Bachelor's or Advanced level degree or higher
• Minimum of five years of state finance experience
• LaGov experience is preferred

The job specification includes contract / grant management and compliance, preparing, developing, and monitoring complex contracts and / or grants agreements, applications, budgets, amendments, and sub-grant agreements in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements and departmental policies and procedures.